Sylhet: Muhammad Fakhrul Islam, central working committee member of Jamaat-e-Islami and Sylhet city Ameer, today described the October 28, 2006 violence as the beginning of a dark chapter in Bangladesh’s history. Speaking at a rally at Court Point in Sylhet, organized under the party’s central programme to remember those killed and injured in the 2006 “logi-boitha” incident, he said the country lost its path that day.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Fakhrul Islam stated, “People were beaten to death and their bodies desecrated. Bangladesh went through darkness, and after a long struggle, regained its direction on August 5, 2024.” The event reflected on the tragic past and the nation’s efforts to overcome the challenges and turmoil that ensued.
Sylhet city Jamaat’s assistant secretary Zahedur Rahman Chowdhury conducted the rally, which was also addressed by Jamaat’s central Majlish-e-Shura member, Sylhet district Ameer, and Sylhet-1 (Metropolitan and Sadar) constituency nominee Mawlana Habibur Rahman. The gathering aimed to honor the memories of those affected and to reaffirm the party’s commitment to moving forward.
Dr. Nurul Islam Babul, former Sylhet city Chhatra Shibir president and current Nayeb-e-Ameer of Sylhet city Jamaat, who was seriously injured in the 2006 attack at Bandar Bazar Court Point, also spoke at the event. His presence underscored the personal impact of the incident and the ongoing resilience of those who endured the violence.